Tyndale House Ministries
Tyndale House Ministries is a public charity based in Carol Stream, Illinois. Its work combines Christian publishing with grants to charitable entities. Tyndale says Tyndale House Publishers and Tyndale House Foundation merged into Tyndale House Ministries in 2019 and now operate as sister divisions.
Tyndale House Ministries at a glance
In short: Tyndale House Ministries gave $7.4M across 223 grants in 2026 (avg $33K), top state Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,363,686
- +18.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 223
- +2.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $33,021
- +15.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $151,391,893
- +5.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tyndale House Ministries
- Contact
Mailing address: 351 Executive Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Phone: (630) 784-5206
Website: https://tyndale.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tyndale House Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Media Associates International ($386K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
949 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 805 grants of 949 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes grantmaking both in the United States and in other countries. In 2026, Illinois received 33% of grant dollars, Florida 10%, Colorado 8%, Michigan 6%, and Georgia 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 223 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tyndale House Ministries gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2020) to $7.4M (2026). In 2026 it made 223 grants totaling $7.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Media Associates International Wheaton, IL | General Program Support | $386,150 |
| International Generosity Foundation Clearwater, FL | General Program Support | $262,500 |
| Scholarleaders International Grand Rapids, MI | General Program Support | $256,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Program Support | $207,000 |
| Missionary Furlough Homes Foundation Wheaton, IL | General Program Support | $112,526 |
| Outreach Community Ministries Carol Stream, IL | General Program Support | $108,000 |
| Langham Partnership USA Cave Creek, AZ | General Program Support | $105,000 |
| Pioneers Orlando, FL | General Program Support | $100,800 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach Brookline, MA | General Program Support | $100,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | General Program Support | $98,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $151,391,893 | $66,185,392 | $56,836,399 | $7,363,686 | 223 | $4,639,507 |
| 2025 | $143,231,968 | $61,964,353 | $53,332,204 | $6,205,969 | 217 | $3,108,430 |
| 2024 | $133,156,638 | $47,983,516 | $47,634,617 | $4,388,598 | 165 | $1,185,420 |
| 2023 | $144,411,220 | $43,200,114 | $47,261,728 | $5,363,500 | 166 | $2,102,470 |
| 2022 | $143,491,209 | $53,589,995 | $47,086,086 | $5,256,789 | 178 | $4,786,625 |
| 2021 | $131,789,924 | $39,960,556 | $37,317,003 | $4,261,527 | 149 | $2,016,195 |
| 2020 | $110,366,551 | $48,272,125 | $19,624,790 | $100,996 | 8 | $1,186,602 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the organization’s filing is to minister to people’s spiritual needs, primarily through publishing literature consistent with biblical principles and making grants to other charitable entities.
The filing describes publishing Christian books, Bibles, and media products, and grantmaking for ministries involved in Bible translation, literature distribution, leadership training, and humanitarian aid. It identifies three grantmaking areas: Christian literature work in the United States and other countries; evangelical Christian endeavors in the United States and other countries; and charitable work in the greater Chicago and DuPage County area.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented among grantees. Media Associates International describes its work as providing technical and consultative assistance in Christian communication. Scholar Leaders International says it supports Christian theological leaders from the majority world. Outreach Community Ministries describes its mission as restoring hope and helping people become all that God intends them to be.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, Tyndale House Ministries reported 223 grants totaling $7,363,686. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $386,150, with a median of $22,000. The grants were reported as general program support.
Among the largest reported awards were $386,150 to Media Associates International, $262,500 to International Generosity Foundation, $256,000 to Scholar Leaders International, $207,000 to the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, and $112,526 to Missionary Furlough Homes Foundation. Other large awards included $108,000 to Outreach Community Ministries, $105,000 to Langham Partnership USA, $100,800 to Pioneers, and $100,000 to Middle East Bible Outreach.
The organization says grantees must submit follow-up information as a condition of accepting funds. For international grants typically paid through U.S. 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsors, the international grantee submits follow-up information under the reporting requirements of both the sponsor and Tyndale House Ministries. The organization says it collects follow-up information through grants-processing software and supplements it with field visits, meetings, and phone and electronic communications.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Scott Mathews as chief executive officer and Jeremy Taylor as chief ministry officer. Kenneth O’Brien became chairman of the board on February 18, 2026, succeeding Mark Taylor, who served as chairman through that date. Rebecca Wilson is vice chairman. Other directors listed are Bruce Howard, Eugene Cho, Lynn Cohick, Robert Worcester, and Sandra Drury.
Tyndale House Ministries is led by Scott Mathews, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 21 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Scott Mathews
Chief Executive Officer
CFO → CEO, 2023
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $447K (2026)
Mark Taylor
Chairman of the Board
Chairman & CEO → Chairman & Former CEO, 2022
Chairman & Former CEO → Chairman of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $98K (2026)
Bruce Howard
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $18K (2026)
Kenneth O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $12K (2026)
Robert Worcester
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $17K (2026)
Sandra Drury
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $13K (2026)
Steven Scholes
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $13K (2026)
Eugene Cho
Director
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
$1K (2025) → $12K (2026)
Lynn Cohick
Director Begin
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
$16K (2026)
Debra Johnson
Vice President, Digital Marketing & Sales
Vice President & Corp Marketing → Vice President, Digital Marketing & Sales, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $274K (2026)
Jeremy Taylor
Chief Ministry Officer
President & COO Thf → President, COO & Thf, 2022
President, COO & Thf → Chief Ministry Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $367K (2026)
Ronald Beers
Chief Publishing Officer
Senior Vice President Publisher → Chief Publishing Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$59K (2020) → $388K (2026)
Sharon Heggeland
Chief Operating Officer
Corporate Vice President → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $367K (2026)
Todd Watkins
Chief Information Officer
Vice President Information Services → Chief Information Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $362K (2026)
Rebecca Wilson
Vice Chairman of the Board
Director Beginning → Vice Chairman of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $14K (2026)
Jeffrey Rustemeyer
Former Vice President & Group Publisher
Vice President & Group Publisher → Former Vice President & Group Publisher, 2026
On filings since 2023
$227K (2023) → $186K (2026)
Jeannie Iseman
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer Starting → Chief Financial Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$57K (2024) → $355K (2026)
Maria Eriksen-Shalanko
Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$155K (2024) → $274K (2026)
Doug Walton
Vice President, Hr & Administrator Services
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$219K (2025) → $288K (2026)
Sarah Atkinson
Vice President & Tyndale Book Group
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$190K (2025) → $268K (2026)
Julie Vander Ark
Vice President & Sales
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$256K (2026)
Former officers (17)
- Former: Douglas Walton (2020–2024) — Vice President, Human Resources & Administrator Services
- Former: Kevin Greer (2021–2024) — Senior Director of Information Services
- Former: Jeffrey Johnson (2022–2024) — Chief Administrative Officer
- Former: George Paul Hendrickson (2023) — Publisher
- Former: C Douglas McConnell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Douglas Knox (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President Publisher
- Former: Jeffery Rustemeyer (2020–2022) — Vice President & Group Publisher
- Former: Daniel Elliott (2021–2022) — Editorial Director
- Former: Linda Walz (2021–2022) — Production Director
- Former: Blaine Smith (2022) — Publisher
- Former: Mark Dicicco (2022) — Director Special Markets
- Former: Jeffery Johnson (2020–2021) — President & COO Thp
- Former: Paul Mathews (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Janis Long Harris (2021) — Executive Publisher
- Former: Sheryl Gallucci (2021) — Director Information Services
- Former: Douglas Neve (2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Bradley (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $447K, to Scott Mathews (Chief Executive Officer). 21 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tyndale House Ministries
How much does Tyndale House Ministries give each year?
Tyndale House Ministries gave $7.4M across 223 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $6.2M across 217 grants.
What is Tyndale House Ministries's typical grant size?
Tyndale House Ministries's median grant in 2026 was $22,000, and its average grant was $33,021, across 223 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tyndale House Ministries give grants?
Tyndale House Ministries's top state is Illinois, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheaton, IL (28 grants), Chicago, IL (17 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (9 grants) and Carol Stream, IL (9 grants).
Does Tyndale House Ministries give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tyndale House Ministries's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (223 of 223) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are Tyndale House Ministries's largest grantees?
Tyndale House Ministries's largest 2026 grantees include Media Associates International ($386,150), International Generosity Foundation ($262,500) and Scholarleaders International ($256,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Tyndale House Ministries?
Tyndale House Ministries reported $151.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $66.2M.
What does Tyndale House Ministries fund?
The mission stated on the organization’s filing is to minister to people’s spiritual needs, primarily through publishing literature consistent with biblical principles and making grants to other charitable entities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tyndale House Ministries?
Tyndale House Ministries has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check tyndale.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tyndale House Ministries's EIN?
Tyndale House Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2635353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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